Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1360078
Cover illustration by Audrey Chan. This page, clockwise from top left: Illustration by Audrey Chan; speech and language therapist Laura García López; puppet by Elizabeth Choy; Community College Association member Chris Holland working her second job. 22 Filling Gaps & Healing Heats How educators are addressing students' academic, emotional needs as pandemic enters year two 28 What About You? Ways to keep sane and positive during a di™icult time 32 Parit for Pat-Timers Adjunct community college faculty face big challenges 44 2 cta.org In the Know 8 Calendar 10 News & Notes 13 Quotes & Numbers 14 Returning to School Safely Spotlight 17 FEATURED ARTIST: Audrey Chan 18 PROFILE: Heather Calomese 20 YOUR VOICE: Dina Tsuyuki Advocacy 32 PARITY: The plight of part-time community college faculty 35 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Budget bill provides $4.6 billion to schools 36 RACIAL JUSTICE: Stop violence against Asia Americans 38 TESTING: State Board gives schools more testing options 40 ETHNIC STUDIES: CTA's concerns about adopted model curriculum 41 BARGAINING: Statewide roundup Teaching & Learning 43 TECH TIPS: Apps for outdoors 44 PUPPETS: Students learn to tell stories and share feelings CTA & You 47 HONORED: ESP of the Year Maggie Peacock-Butler 48 HONORED: National Teacher of the Year nominee Jim Klipfel 50 HONORED: CTA Human Rights Award winners 54 MEMBER ENGAGEMENT: Vacaville welcomes back educators 56 VACCINE: More doses of hope 57 SERVICE: Andrew Williams builds desks for students 58 SCHOOLBELT: Utility accessory 60 LIT FROM WITHIN: Works by our members D E P A R T M E N T S April / May 2021 C O N T E N T S